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Post by tloonya on Feb 21, 2014 15:15:49 GMT -5
I am thinking of selling cats...(see my other thread) Question. If you don't sell them quick - how do you get rid of them? Open SCPSA and write off profit from Pet Store? Good idea? Sell them to circus? Dress them up and post on youtube?
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tloonya
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Post by tloonya on Feb 21, 2014 15:21:18 GMT -5
Do you have any Chinese restaurants nearby? Check! Sure. I would never...thought of it...thanks. Do they take them dressed?
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Feb 21, 2014 15:31:49 GMT -5
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Post by tloonya on Feb 21, 2014 15:33:54 GMT -5
I hope that is not the face after...dinner. I know...you need drink!
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Post by justme on Feb 21, 2014 15:34:27 GMT -5
That first one was kinda funny in the beginning, but they way they kept laughing and leaving it in there when it wanted out - when it's THEIR fault the cat is fat - I wanted to punch them. That cat is way over weight.
I didn't think the second one looked that fat, but it was funny. Kind of a orange cat can't jump think.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 15:38:07 GMT -5
I should open a pet store. Between myself and the kids I've taken care of every kind of critter out there and I'm so sick of driving 30 miles to the nearest one to get crickets and mealworms.
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Post by tloonya on Feb 21, 2014 15:44:00 GMT -5
That first one was kinda funny in the beginning, but they way they kept laughing and leaving it in there when it wanted out - when it's THEIR fault the cat is fat - I wanted to punch them. That cat is way over weight. I didn't think the second one looked that fat, but it was funny. Kind of a orange cat can't jump think. I know!!! Isn't it crazy? Type in 'fat cat can't jump' - there is more... And I know exactly how it feels when darn animal is begging for food! If you refuse - you feel like crap. And because of love - you give in and give out and they can't jump!!!
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Post by wmpeon on Feb 21, 2014 19:59:27 GMT -5
Are you serious about selling animals? Would this be an actual pet store with a physical store front, or do you intend to breed and sell cats from your home? If you plan to be a breeder, and you truly are a cat lover, I suggest you think long and hard about it. What kind of physical burden will it have on the animals? How well will they be cared for and will someone be there to give them proper love and attention? I know someone who tried to be an at-home breeder and the cats were treated poorly and kept in a cage nearly all the time, usually with an unclean litter box because of multiple cats and it wasn't uncommon for them to be without food or water because this person was busy and would forget. It was cruel. She also dealt with the "what if they don't sell" situation, and complained of cash flow issues while waiting for a sale, because she was still having to provide extra food and litter for the cats plus kittens. A few months ago, she gave her cats to the humane society. The last few litters died, so I guess she didn't want to keep the cats anymore. I'm glad actually, because they'll find a better home. Sorry everyone, this post may have been meant to be funny, but it breaks my heart to think of how those animals were treated as disposable and it frustrates me to no end, because this person considers herself a cat lover.
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Post by Bonny on Feb 21, 2014 20:43:44 GMT -5
Are you serious about selling animals? Would this be an actual pet store with a physical store front, or do you intend to breed and sell cats from your home? If you plan to be a breeder, and you truly are a cat lover, I suggest you think long and hard about it. What kind of physical burden will it have on the animals? How well will they be cared for and will someone be there to give them proper love and attention? I know someone who tried to be an at-home breeder and the cats were treated poorly and kept in a cage nearly all the time, usually with an unclean litter box because of multiple cats and it wasn't uncommon for them to be without food or water because this person was busy and would forget. It was cruel. She also dealt with the "what if they don't sell" situation, and complained of cash flow issues while waiting for a sale, because she was still having to provide extra food and litter for the cats plus kittens. A few months ago, she gave her cats to the humane society. The last few litters died, so I guess she didn't want to keep the cats anymore. I'm glad actually, because they'll find a better home. Sorry everyone, this post may have been meant to be funny, but it breaks my heart to think of how those animals were treated as disposable and it frustrates me to no end, because this person considers herself a cat lover. It's why there's such a % of pure breds at the shelters. People who have no business getting into the breeding business think they are going to make a bunch of money breeding the "hottest" breed. The price plummets and they can't afford to take care of all of these animals. Makes me sad and angry at the same time!
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Post by moon/Laura on Feb 21, 2014 21:17:50 GMT -5
please tell me you're joking about this.
1. there are already more than enough animals at shelters who would love to find a forever home, many of them probably purchased and then abandoned.
2. selling animals isn't a game. you're talking about living, breathing things that you can't just when you get tired of dealing with them, or they cease to be cute, or whatever.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Feb 21, 2014 21:28:51 GMT -5
Are you serious about selling animals? Would this be an actual pet store with a physical store front, or do you intend to breed and sell cats from your home? If you plan to be a breeder, and you truly are a cat lover, I suggest you think long and hard about it. What kind of physical burden will it have on the animals? How well will they be cared for and will someone be there to give them proper love and attention? I know someone who tried to be an at-home breeder and the cats were treated poorly and kept in a cage nearly all the time, usually with an unclean litter box because of multiple cats and it wasn't uncommon for them to be without food or water because this person was busy and would forget. It was cruel. She also dealt with the "what if they don't sell" situation, and complained of cash flow issues while waiting for a sale, because she was still having to provide extra food and litter for the cats plus kittens. A few months ago, she gave her cats to the humane society. The last few litters died, so I guess she didn't want to keep the cats anymore. I'm glad actually, because they'll find a better home. Sorry everyone, this post may have been meant to be funny, but it breaks my heart to think of how those animals were treated as disposable and it frustrates me to no end, because this person considers herself a cat lover. We got one of our dogs from a reputable breeder. First we had to sign a contract stating that if we could not keep her, for any reason, we'd take her back to the breeder. Second, we agreed to spay her because we did not intend to show her. I doubt the breeder actually made any money after expenses. She had ultrasounds done during the pregnancy and took 6 weeks off from her job when the pups were born. She only allowed one pregnancy and had the mom spayed after the pups came. Every year since (nearly 13 years ago) she hosts a "Puppy Birthday Party" close to tne date they were born. Most of the "pups" and owners still come. This woman truly is an animal lover.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 22, 2014 4:17:20 GMT -5
You're asking how to dispose of the ones you can't sell? You shouldn't be anywhere near cats.
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Feb 22, 2014 4:29:48 GMT -5
A burlap sack, some twine, and a creek or pond. A .22 pistol works too, but it's messier and more expensive.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2014 7:47:09 GMT -5
Are you serious about selling animals? Would this be an actual pet store with a physical store front, or do you intend to breed and sell cats from your home? If you plan to be a breeder, and you truly are a cat lover, I suggest you think long and hard about it. What kind of physical burden will it have on the animals? How well will they be cared for and will someone be there to give them proper love and attention? I know someone who tried to be an at-home breeder and the cats were treated poorly and kept in a cage nearly all the time, usually with an unclean litter box because of multiple cats and it wasn't uncommon for them to be without food or water because this person was busy and would forget. It was cruel. She also dealt with the "what if they don't sell" situation, and complained of cash flow issues while waiting for a sale, because she was still having to provide extra food and litter for the cats plus kittens. A few months ago, she gave her cats to the humane society. The last few litters died, so I guess she didn't want to keep the cats anymore. I'm glad actually, because they'll find a better home. Sorry everyone, this post may have been meant to be funny, but it breaks my heart to think of how those animals were treated as disposable and it frustrates me to no end, because this person considers herself a cat lover. We got one of our dogs from a reputable breeder. First we had to sign a contract stating that if we could not keep her, for any reason, we'd take her back to the breeder. Second, we agreed to spay her because we did not intend to show her. I doubt the breeder actually made any money after expenses. She had ultrasounds done during the pregnancy and took 6 weeks off from her job when the pups were born. She only allowed one pregnancy and had the mom spayed after the pups came. Every year since (nearly 13 years ago) she hosts a "Puppy Birthday Party" close to tne date they were born. Most of the "pups" and owners still come. This woman truly is an animal lover. while I do not like breeders in the least, I will at least say that your breeder is the one that I can tolerate. anybody who does not have those contract stipulations (I would also include a home visit, vet reference and follow-up) are backyard breeders/puppy mills only in it for the money.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Feb 22, 2014 8:03:15 GMT -5
pEEps, it's tloonya doing a takeoff on another thread where she asked a question and got some suggestions with cats in signs.
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Post by tloonya on Feb 22, 2014 11:40:10 GMT -5
please tell me you're joking about this.
1. there are already more than enough animals at shelters who would love to find a forever home, many of them probably purchased and then abandoned.
2. selling animals isn't a game. you're talking about living, breathing things that you can't just when you get tired of dealing with them, or they cease to be cute, or whatever.
I'll let you into my line of thoughts (be careful, though...don't get lost )... I had posted thread about yelling and POM gave me design with cats that I really liked. In my thread I wrote: Now I want cats on my banner except I do not sell any. Do you think customers will get upset if they come and here no cats?
So there it was all POM's fault I started thinking about cats... And I had remembered that a few days ago I saw Chelsea lately with that 'fat cat can't jump' segment and I had decided to share it with forum so you can have a good laugh at cat's expense... Also I had been offered to partner up with another person to open up store in the building he owes. I will not have to invest...just my knowledge. So all this and that mixed together created pet Store thread for your amuzement. No! I am not thinking of opening Pet Store. I know nothing about disposal of the 'goods' in this business. I was just merely killing my time and then MM gave me another thought...so thee I was yesterday...posting away!
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Post by moon/Laura on Feb 22, 2014 12:09:54 GMT -5
good to know.. and thank you for the explanation.
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Post by cronewitch on Feb 22, 2014 13:24:01 GMT -5
My brother said to dispose of kittens you put them in a burlap bag with a large rock and tie it shut then take it to a little league game put it next to you on the bench. Then when people ask what you have in the bag you tell them some kittens you are taking to the river after the game.
He never had extra kittens because they were spayed but if he did that was the plan. He bought a kitten at a little league game once because a boy was trying to give away free kittens. He told the boy he didn't want a free kitten but would take one for a dollar. This way the mom he didn't like had to pay for her free kitten too.
ISO wants a cat but doesn't want to look for one. He puts cat food on his porch hoping to attract a cat. A gray and white cat is eating his cat food and looked me in the eye through the window without running so maybe it will work. He got a wildlife camera to take pictures of his porch so he can see what comes to eat. He keeps dog biscuits too in case a dog should come by. He has a bag of litter and a pan and a supply of cat food so if he catches a cat he can keep it.
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